Coty Inc.’s first Scientific Advisory Board had its inaugural meeting on 24 September at the firm’s Skincare Research & Innovation Center of Excellence in Monaco. The advisory board, which will convene twice a year, brings together renowned scientific experts from diverse disciplines to inform and inspire tomorrow’s breakthrough innovations strengthen Coty’s position as a leader in skin science. At their first meeting, the experts discussed current themes in skin health and skin repair, “provid[ing] valuable insights and feedback that will continue to shape Coty’s R&D initiatives and product innovation strategies across all its skin care brands,” according to the announcement.
Coty’s First Scientific Advisory Board; SEEN Hair Care Raises $9M; Beauty News
Coty will leverage insights and feedback from its Scientific Advisory Board, which met for the first time on 24 September in Monaco, to drive skin-care innovation. Dermatologist-founded brand SEEN, at the intersection of luxury hair care and skin care, has $9m in new funding. More beauty news in brief.

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